A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4302411 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4304397 epoch_slot_no: 5997 block_no: 4302234 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2566 time: 2020-06-16 07:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ca534d57c3555315927ee0aa22ae5601eb8180a47bdf7318568f1862628543Block Operator
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